| Developer | Cryo Interactive[1] |
|---|---|
| Publisher | CDV Software[1] |
| Platforms | MS-DOS |
| Released | EU: 1997 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Modes | Single-player |
L.A. Blaster is a 1997 shooter video game developed by Cryo Interactive and published by CDV Software for the MS-DOS.
Gameplay
Aliens have invaded Earth and the player is the only citizen left in Los Angeles in the year 2048. The objective is to shoot and destroy the aliens in a car equipped with weapons. There are six vehicles to choose from, each with different attributes. Every vehicle has the same weapon loadout: eight rockets and a machine gun with infinite ammunition.[1] Rocket ammunition can be replenished by spending cash before mission start.[2] The game supports SVGA and VGA graphics modes.[3]
Reception
L.A. Blaster received generally negative reviews from the German games press. The game was compared to MegaRace, Cryo's previous racing game from 1993.[4][1] Power Play described the controls imprecise, the gameplay monotonous and the presentation as something that inspires pity.[1] PC Joker said the graphics and sound are unspectacular and the car is difficult to control.[4] PC Player noted the graphics as decent but was less impressed with gameplay saying that avoiding the enemy projectiles is pure luck.[2] PC Games commented that there is no variety to the gameplay and summarized the game as "a bore".[3]
References
- ^ Gliss, Sascha (April 1997). "Test - L.A. Blaster" (in German). Power Play. ' (4/97): 107. Magna Media.
- ^ Stoschek, Monika (April 1997). "Spiele-Test - L.A. Blaster" (in German). PC Player. ' (4/97): 70.
- ^ Stangl, Florian (April 1997). "Review - L.A. Blaster" (in German). PC Games. ' (4/97): 176. Computec Media GmbH
- ^ "Genre-Mix - L.A. Blaster" (in German). PC Joker. ' (4/97): 95. Joker-Verlag. April 1997.